Economic news(2024/02/07)
Ride-sharing: The government proposes operational policies Departure/arrival locations and fares are confirmed at the time of reservation
2024-02-07 23:29:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has put together a draft operational policy for the ``ride-sharing'' service, which will be introduced in April and will allow regular drivers to use their own cars to transport people for a fee. In addition to asking taxi companies that manage operations to understand the work status of their drivers, the company said it would do so without responding.
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Two major online securities companies reported increases in revenue and profits from April to December last year
2024-02-07 21:31:00
The two major online securities companies' financial results for the period from April to December last year showed an increase in both revenue and profits due to factors such as an increase in the number of people opening accounts ahead of the NISA expansion.
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China New car sales in January increased by over 47% compared to the same month last year Sales of EVs and other products grew
2024-02-07 19:46:00
China's new car sales in January were due to increased sales of EVs (electric vehicles), as well as last year's long holiday in January coinciding with the Lunar New Year, and the closure of car dealerships. This was a significant increase of over 47% compared to the same month last year, due in part to the reactionary decline in sales.
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All Nippon Airways provides support for moving to secondary evacuation destinations, etc. from Noto to Haneda for a flat rate of 10,000 yen
2024-02-07 18:46:00
All Nippon Airways has announced that airfares between Noto Airport and Haneda Airport will be reduced to a flat rate of 10,000 yen until March 28, in order to support those affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and moving to secondary evacuation destinations.
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Yen market price rise
2024-02-07 18:39:00
On the 7th, the yen exchange rate rose in the Tokyo foreign exchange market.
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Demonstration experiment of full-course French cuisine by drone at Mt. Usu, Hokkaido
2024-02-07 18:16:00
In an effort to create new tourism content, a demonstration experiment was conducted using a drone to transport a full course French meal to an observation deck on Mt. Usu in Hokkaido.
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Nippon Steel US Steel acquisition plan “aims to be completed by September as planned”
2024-02-07 18:13:00
Regarding former President Trump's remark that ``I would immediately block'' Nippon Steel's plan to acquire major American steel manufacturer US Steel, Vice President Mori Takahiro said at a press conference, ``I made the statement with full understanding.'' "I doubt whether the acquisition is complete by September this year, as planned," he said.
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Spring campaign at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. union to demand record wage increase
2024-02-07 17:50:00
In this year's spring labor union, the Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. labor union decided to demand a wage increase of 18,000 yen per person per month on average, 6,000 yen more than the highest amount ever agreed last year. There are a number of movements among automobile manufacturers demanding higher wage increases.
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Fresh fish shop in Wajima, Ishikawa suffered severe damage and is considering closing down... Looking for a new start
2024-02-07 17:12:00
A fresh fish store in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, which was affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, had been selling fish landed at the local fishing port to restaurants and other establishments for about 70 years, but suffered significant damage from the earthquake. While the man who runs the store is considering closing the business, he is also looking for a new start in his hometown with an eye on the store's future revival.
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Ishikawa: No prospect of restoration of scenic spot “Noto Kongo” in Shiga Town Noto Peninsula Earthquake
2024-02-07 17:04:00
The Noto Peninsula earthquake continues to have an impact on tourism. Noto Kongo, a scenic spot in Shiga Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, has been damaged by landslides and sightseeing boats washed away by the tsunami, and there is no prospect of recovery.
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Toyama: Long-established kamaboko shop affected by disaster closes ``I wanted to keep it going until I die''
2024-02-07 16:43:00
A long-established kamaboko shop in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, which was damaged by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and has been in business for about 90 years, has had to close its doors due to the fact that the building was partially destroyed and it would be difficult to rebuild.
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Stock prices temporarily fell by more than 300 yen, but were supported by buy orders for companies with good financial results
2024-02-07 16:40:00
On the 7th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell.
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Economic trend index for December last year increased for the first time in 2 months, 1.6 points from the previous month ↑
2024-02-07 15:57:00
In the Economic Trend Index for December last year released by the Cabinet Office, the "coincidence index", which indicates the current state of the economy, was 116.2 with 2020 as 100, an increase of 1.6 points from the previous month. This is the first time in two months that the index has increased.
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Government bill presented at Liberal Democratic Party meeting to create “security clearance”
2024-02-07 15:33:00
On the 7th, a bill necessary to create a "security clearance" system in which the government checks and certifies the trustworthiness of people who handle information important to economic security was introduced at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party on the 7th. If a certified person leaks information, it will be subject to imprisonment for up to five years.
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“Risk of disruption to canals in global maritime logistics increases” Chairman of the Japan Foreign Trade Association
2024-02-07 13:40:00
Amid a series of attacks on ships by the Houthis around the Red Sea, Fumiya Kokubun, chairman of the Japan Foreign Trade Association, acknowledged that there is a growing risk that the canal will become a hindrance to maritime logistics not only in the Red Sea but around the world. .
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Toyota to spend approximately 190 billion yen on main factory in the US for EV production starting next year
2024-02-07 11:09:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that it will invest an additional $1.3 billion, or approximately 190 billion yen in Japanese yen, in its main factory in southern Kentucky next year in preparation for the production of EVs (electric vehicles) in the United States starting in 2025.
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Takamatsu Kotoden Bus routes reorganization announced: 16 routes and 24 routes will have fewer flights
2024-02-07 06:39:00
Kotoden Bus, which operates route buses in Takamatsu City and other areas, will reorganize its bus routes due to a shortage of drivers, and will reduce the number of buses from now on all routes except for the Machinaka Loop Bus, Airport Limousine Bus, and Airport Street Line. There are a total of 16 routes and 24 systems.
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